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Nose:

divided by awall of cartilage by theseptum to have 2 nostrils;contains cilia to trapparticles


Sinuses:

lined withcontinuation of nasal

Pharynx:


aka. throat, passageway for air and food.


Epiglottis:


cartilage lid that prevents food fromentering the larynx


Larynx:


voice box; passage way for air to enter the trachea; contains thyroid cartilages: lined with mucousmembranes that form the vocal cords


Trachea:


windpipe; divided into two sections calledright and left bronchus


Bronchi:


right and left bronchus, subdivided intosmaller branches called bronchioles.


Alveoli


grapelike clusters at the end of the bronchioleswhere blood capillaries allow for exchange of oxygenand carbon dioxide called external respiration


Surfactant


fatty molecule on the respiratormembrane of the lung


Inspiration:


when air enters the body and oxygen passes into the blood stream through alveoi

Respiration:


when carbon dioxide exits the bloodstream through alveoli


External Respiration:


(lung to blood)


Internal Respiration:


(blood to cell), takes place in capillaries; oxygen enters cells: carbon dioxide leaves cells


The ling has two sides

The right has 3 lobes, left has 2 lobes and cardiac notch- (space in chest for the heart

Pleura

Sac around the lungs including the nerves and blood vessels

Diaphragm: muscle of breathing

Contraction: produces a vacuum within the thoraciccavity, causing air to be drawn in: inhaling-Causes a negative pressure within the lungs restuiting in lesspressure inside than the atmospheric pressure when thispressure exeeeds the outside pressure it becomes positiveand causes expiration to again equalize inside and outsidepressureRelaxation: forces air out of lungs exhaling


Spirometer:


measures ventilation function called lung capacit(the amount of air available in the lungs for respiration)


Peak Flow Meter:


determines amount ofair moving into and out of lungs in one fast breath; used to monitor asthma


Incentive Spirometer:


device used to keep lungs healthy whilehealing or after surgery


Asthma:


chronic disorder with swelling, inflammation, and constriction forthe bronchi and bronchioles


Atelectasis


collapsed lung


Bronchitis:


acute or chronic, inflammation of the bronchial walls with distortion and narrowing of airways


Emphysema


irreversible enlargement of the air spaces in the lungscaused by destruction of the alveolari walls


Epistaxis:


nosebleed: loss of blood through the nose


Histoplasmosis,


fungal infection occurring from bird and/or bat droppings


Laryngitis:


inflammation of the larynx


Pleurisy


inflammation of the pleural sac causing sharp, stabbing pain whenthe lung rubs against the chest wall


Pleural Effusion


excess fluid in the pieural space


Pulmonary Edema


accumulation of fluid in the lung tissue


Apnea:

absence of breathing


absence of breathing


Systole:


contraction phase of the heart



Diastole:

relaxation phase of the heart

Pericardium:


outer wall of the heart·


outer wall of the heart·


Myocardium:


muscle wall of the heart


Endocardium


interior surface of the heart

Septum:


muscular wall that divides the heart into left and right



Atrium:



(pluralis atria) upper left and right chambers of the heart


Ventricles:


lower right and left chambers ofthe heart


Tricuspid:


between right atrium and rightventricle


Bicuspid or Mitral:


between left atrium andleft ventricle


Semilunar:


from right atrium to pulmonaryartery


Aortic:


from left ventricle to aorta


Normal:


60 beats per minute (bpm)


Tachycardia:


consistently rapid/fast heart beat


Bradycardia:


consistently slow heart beat


Arteries:

carry oxygenated blood away from the heart only exception are the pulmonary arteries that carry deoxygenated blood from the heartto the lungs, specifically from the rightventricle


Aorta:

largest artery


Carotid:

extends up side of neck


Pulmonary:

extends from the right ventricle to the lungs, the only time arteriescarry deoxygenated blood

Brachial

Lower arm

Radial

Thumb side of lower arm

Femoral

Extends down thighs

Arterioles:

small arteries attach to proximal end of capillaries.

Capillaries:

smallest blood vessels: walls are thin enough to allowexchange of gases

Veins:

carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart: only exception arethe pulmonary veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart, specifically to the left atrium


Vena Cava:

largest vein


Superior:

brings blood from upper body to the heart


Inferior:

brings blood from lower body to the heart

Lymph:


straw-colored fluid similar to blood plasma, fils spacesbetween the cells; also called intercellular or interstitial fluid, acts asthe bridge between cells and capillaries


Lymph Vessels:


carry lymph; absorb fluid from tissues and returnthem to circulatory system


absorb fluid from tissues and returnthem to circulatory system


Lymph Nodes:


small, round/oval structures located inclusters along lymph vessels throughout the body


Metastasizes:


spreading of cancer through the lymphatic system


Spleen:

produces lymphocyte, stores red blood cells, maintainsbalance of cells and plasma in blood; removes and destroys worn-out cells; located in upper left quadrant; lies beneath the leftside of the diaphragm in the back of the upper portion of thestomach


Rh Factor:


an antigen found in blood first detected in Rhesus monkeys; denoted in blood type as + or -


Rh factor

Remember: in pregnancy a negative mother with a positive father of the fetus requires treatment to preventproblems with future pregnancies as the mothers bodywill develop antibodies against the Rh positive antigenRhogam is given within 72 hours after delivery of each


Triglycerides:


fats considered "good forunder normal amounts; present in food eaten


Cholesterol:


fat in blood from metabolism of fats indietLow-density lipoprotein (LDL) "bad" formHigh-density lipoprotein (HDL) "good" form


Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) "bad" formHigh-density lipoprotein (HDL) "good" form


Arteriography--


radiologic exam of arteries using contrast medium


Cardiac cauterization-


use of a catheter to visualize the heart and arteries and repair blockages with a balloon or stent or angioplasty


- Stress test-


use of a treadmill and ECG equipment to monitor the heartduring exercise


Echocardiogram-


use of sound waves to make an image of the internalstructures of the heart


Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG)


recording of the electrical impulsesof the heart.


Holter monitor- -


ambulatory monitor similar to an EKG over 24 hours


MUGA Scan-


multiple grated acquisition test evaluates the condition of the myocardium of the heart


Venogram-

radiographic exam used with contrast medium to determinecondition of veins


Anemia:


lack of certain elements in the bloodIron Deficiency: most common form of anemia; inadequate supply of iron in RBC'sAplastic: result of injury or destruction of blood cell formation by bone marrow


Aneurysm:


ballooning or bulging of the wall of an artery


Atherosclerosis:


condition characterized by deposits of fatty material along the lining of the arteries


Arteriosclerosis:


hardening of the arteries



Angina:

severe chest pain

Arrhythmia:


abnormal heart rhyth


Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA),


stroke, sudden impairment of theflow of blood to the brain


Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)


poor performance of the heart dueto fluid around the heart


Coronary Heart Disease (CAD)


disease of the arteries surroundingthe heart


Embolism


foreign matter or clotCirculating in the bioodstream



Heart Failure:


condition which the heart pumps too weekly to supply thebody with blood


Hypertension:


elevated blood pressure on several occasions.


Hypotension:


below normal blood pressure.


Leukemia:


malignant or cancerous condition of the bone marrow


Myocardial Infarction (MI).


Heart attack compfication of coronaryartery disease that results from occlusion


Phlebitis:


localized inflammation vein



Thrombosis


acute condition in which the lining of the wall becomesinflamed and a thrombus, clot, forms


Antigens




Substances the immune system recognizes as non-self and responds to by destroying or rendering them ineffective all antigens carrymarkers that identify them as foreign substances to the immune system


ExamplesBacteriaVirusesFungi


•Parasites

Autoimmune Disease:


when the immune system mistakes itselffor non-self and attacks itself, examples = rheumatoid arthritis,diabetes, lupus



Complement System:


group of 20 inactive enzyme proteinsnormally present in the blood and involved in humoral immunity


Inflammation:


set off by antibody-mediated responses, causingmucous membranes to produce mucus. and other chemicals todevelop an inflammatory response; basophil and mast cells areactivated to release histamines thatdilate blood vessels to slow down the rate of flow


Cytokines:


non-antibody proteins that regulates the immuneresponse; many have been renamed interleukins (IL) meaningmessengers between leukocytes"


Natural Killer Cells:


non-T and non-B lymphocytes: numerous in the bloodstream and the reticuloendothelial system; Kill cancercells and cells infected with viruses without using antibodies orhaving prior exposure to the antigen


Immunization:


shots and vaccinations that provide protectionagainst antigens, examples include smallpox measies, diphtheria,mumps, poliovirus, varicella, hepacicis A and B pneumonia pertussisand tetanus toxeid


Neoplasm:


new growth of either benign or malignant tumors

Benign


are usually slow growing, do not invade other tissues, anddo not spread to other parts of the body


Malignant

are cancerous and differ from benign because they lack normal growth controlling mechanisms with unorganized and disorderly growth

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:


debilitating disorder with persistentoverwhelming fatigue, low-grade fever, sore throat, headaches, jointpain and muscle weakness; physicians do not know much about thisdisorder and some deny its existence because it cannot bedetected by blood testing



Lupus Erythematosus:


chronic disease of unknown cause withstriking changes occurring in the immune system;: antibodies reactagainst the patient's own normal tissue


Lymphedema:


swelling in tissue caused by accumulation oflymphatic fluid


Bolus:


mashed food mixed with saliva


Pharynx:


throat, passage way for bolus to enter the esophagus


Esophagus


contains two layers of involuntary muscles circular andlongitudinal that alternate contractions to produce peristalsis


Peristalsis:


wave-like action of esophageal muscles alternating contraction and relaxation, squeezing the bolus into the stomach; a"milking action"


Cardiacsphincter:


located between the esophagus and stomach circular muscle that opens to allow the bolus to enter the stomach and then closes to prevent backflow


Stomach


Attached to the esophagus by the cardiac sphincter10" longJ-shapedContains folds or rugae that allow the stomach to expand when the bolus entersContains gastric glands that produse hydrechisrie acldand enzymesthat mixes with the bolus to produce chyme


Chyme


semi-liquid, partially digested substances


Pyloric sphincter:


located between the bottom of the stomach andsmall intestine: prevents backfow


Liver

Largest gland in the body. Secretes bile

Gall Bladder


Sole function is to store bile until neededGallstones (cholelithiasis)


▪︎Obstruction of the bile duct.


Pancreas


Located behind the stomachOnly dual functioning organ in the body


▪︎Digestive capacity produces enzymes to breakdown chime


▪︎Produces insulin via Islets of Langerhans


Small intestine

Duodenum- first section, c-chaped 9" long


•jejunum- middle section, 12' long


•illeum- last section, 12' long

lleocecal valve:


attaches small intestine to large intestine


Large Intestine: (aka: colon)


Collects body's waste products2" in diameter5' long7 sections1.Cecum: where the vermiform


appendix projects from2. Ascending Colon3. Transverse Colon4. Descending Coion3025. Sigmoid Colon: S shaped6 Rectum: collecting area for digestive remains fecal material7. Anal Canal rexiting passageway for fecal material


Upper Gl:


barium swallow, evaluates the esophagus and stomach


Lower GI:


barium enema, views large intestine


Occult Blood Test:


detects microscopic blood, blood that cannot be seen by the naked eye, in fecal material


Proctoscopy:


examines the rectum


Sigmoidoscopy:


examines therectum and sigmoid colon


Appendicitis:


acute inflammation of the appendix.


Cirrhosis:


chronic liver disease causing destruction of the livercells


Colostomy:


artificial opening of the colon allowing fecal materialto be excreted from the body through the abdominal wall


Constipation:


sluggish bowel action making bowel movementsdifficult


Diarrhea:


frequent, liquid stools


Diverticulosis:


bulging pouches in the wall of the Gl tract wherethe lining has pushed into the surrounding muscle


Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):


backflow of gastricand duodenal contents into the esophagus through the cardiacsphincter


Irritable Bowel Syndrome:


alternating periods of diarrhea andconstipation; also called spastic colon


Polyp:


a mass of tissue that results from an overgrowth of upper epithelial cells of the mucosal membrane of the GI tract


Inflammation of the Liver


A-caused by HAV; transmitted by contaminated food or fecal-oralroute; vaccine is availableB-caused by Hev, sexualy sransmitted through blood and bodyfluids including by mouth vaccine is availablec -caused by Heviacqures through drecescenact with bloodand body fuidsD-caused by HDV only a person Whoislreacy infected withHepatitis B can become infected with hepatitis D


E-

caused by drinking water that contains HEVG-caused by HGV; little or no symptomsX-when a hepatitis, inflammation of the liver, is not caused byhepatitis A, B, C, D, or E; in other words, hepatitis of an unknownvirus

Endocrine Glands:


A group of glands that secretesubstances/hormones directly into the bloodstreanm


Pancreas:


only dual functioning organ; both endocrine andexocrine


Pituitary gland

Produces 9 hormonesCalled the Master GlandttCalled the Master Głand Located in the sella turcica in the skuli


▪︎7 anterior2 posterion


Growth Hormone (GH)


Essential for normal growth of body tissueDwarfism insufficient production during childhood Gigantism overproduction in childhood Acromegaly overproduction in adulthood


2. Thyrotropin


Thyroid-stirmulating hormone (TSH)Increases growth and activity of the thyroid cells to produce thynoid hormone


3. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-

stimulates cortex of adrenal glands


4 Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)-


increases skin pigmentation


Prolactin


responsible for breast development and production of milk afterchildbirth


Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)


Enlarges graafian follicle of the ovary to rupture and stimulates estrogen production infemalesStimulates production of sperm in males


Luetinizing hormone (LH)


Causes rupture of ovarian follicle become a corpus luteum that secretes progesterone infemalesStimulates interstitial cells in testes to produce testosterone in males


1. Oxytocin


Enlarges graafian follicle to rupture and stimulates production ofestrogen in females Stimulates production of sperm in males


Vasopressin or Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)


Concentrates urine and conserves water in the bodyStimulates smooth muscles of blood vessels to constrict



Thyroid

2 lobes on either side of the larynxLocated in upper portion of the trachea in the lower neck~Produces 3 hormonesl. Thyroxine (T4)2. Triiodothyronine (T33. Thyrocalcitonin: causes reduction in level of calcium in blood


Thyroidectomy

Surgical removal of the thyroid glands

Parathyroids


Located on posterior surface of the thyroidsResponsible for regulating calcium in the blood


Tetany:


uncontrollable twitching and spasms of the musclesresulting from hyperirritability of the nerivous system


Adrenals



Located above each kidney suprarenalCortex: outer glandular tissue essential to lifeMineralcoricoids: control electrolyte balances includes aldosteroneaffect metabolism of protein, fat, and glucose•Sex steroidst: gövern certain sexual characterstics; referred to asAndrogensMedullas: inner tissue, nonessentlal to life.Adrenaline: principle hormone; also called epinephrineNorepinephrine: counters action of epihephrineFlight or fight hormone


6. Thymus


2-lobe structure nder the sternumComposed of lymphoid tissueLarge during childhood but becomes a small mass after pubertyProduces active peptides involved in T cell maturation making upthe immune system


7 Pineal


•small mass of tissue attached by a slim stalk to the roof of the 3rdventricle in the brainBelieved to produce melatoninRegulates circadian rhythms (has to do with a normal heart rate)


8. Ovaries: Female Gonads


Secretes estrogen and progesteroneAffects uterine lining development of secretory portion of breastsAids in maintaining pregnancy


9. Testes: Male Gonads


Produces testosterone